Trout, Belly Up by Rodrigo Fuentes

Trout, Belly Up

Rodrigo Fuentes with Ellen Jones (Translator)

97 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction short stories dark sad medium-paced

Description

In this highly original collection of interconnected short stories, the Guatemalan countryside is ever-present, a place of timeless peace yet also riven by sudden violence. The stories provide glimpses into the life of Don Henrik, a good man struc...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 28%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.41

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